as in exodus
a flowing or going out
an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant the soccer team's trip to Italy was funded by an outpouring of cash donations from the public
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Recent Examples of outpouring
Chris Branch, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Billy Joel’s wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, thanked fans and supporters on Monday for the outpouring of support following the Piano Man’s diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Fans share outpouring of support after Sundae's cancer diagnosis
As Sundae's fame grew, Gamble shared other things about their life together, eventually giving fans a glimpse of the lab's two-year battle with cancer.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 May 2025
The fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., late Wednesday night drew an outpouring of grief as well as a global condemnation of antisemitic violence.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 23 May 2025
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Marlins second baseman Ronny Simon was grateful for the outpouring of support after his three-error game Tuesday.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Billy Joel’s wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, thanked fans and supporters on Monday for the outpouring of support following the Piano Man’s diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Fans share outpouring of support after Sundae's cancer diagnosis
As Sundae's fame grew, Gamble shared other things about their life together, eventually giving fans a glimpse of the lab's two-year battle with cancer.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 May 2025
The fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., late Wednesday night drew an outpouring of grief as well as a global condemnation of antisemitic violence.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpouring
Noun
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To be sure, the latest mass exodus of Cubans has given the regime a reprieve by removing potential protesters.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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The exodus accelerated with the onset of the Troubles, the period of violent conflict between Protestants and Catholics between the late 1960s and 1998.—
Rosario Del Valle,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Russian crude shipments declined by 170,000 barrels per day in May, bringing total flows to a daily average of 3.24 million.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Inside, curved walls and airy, open layouts create a gentle flow throughout, while bespoke pieces by First Nations-Hungarian artist Tiarna Herczeg infuse the space with vibrant color and cultural richness.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Imagine pouring syrup over a rock cake – all the lumps, all the bumps, will determine where the syrup goes and how fast.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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In those first heady six months of his tenure, his unbridled ambition had the affection pouring from the terraces to the dugout.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Videos showing green flames erupting from a manhole cover following an explosion at Texas Tech University have drawn wide attention online.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Bursts of energy erupting from the Sun, like solar flares, can generate shocks in the solar wind current, leading to higher risks for geomagnetic storms.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpouring. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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